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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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